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Cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. It is found in animals as well as humans. There are many different types of cancer that are found in animals, symptoms are often similar to those in people (eg. abnormal swelling, unexplained weight loss,
lethargy / reluctance to exercise etc). Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in companion animals such as dogs and cats, it is particularly common in animals that live 10 years or longer. If treatment is appropriate this may include chemotherapy
and surgery or radiotherapy.
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 Cancer in Animals: links
- Veterinary Organisations and Resources
- Animal Cancer Research (Legal Information Institute, Cornell University, USA) The site includes Congressional findings, information about animal cancer research and funding by NCI.
- Animal Tumour Registry (Italy) The site includes details of tumour classification systems for animal oncology. English and Italian language.
- Gulf Coast Veterinary Oncology (Houston, Texas, USA) The site has details of the practice and information for both veterinarians and the public. It includes information by Dr. Kevin Hahn on over 70 tumour types in animals, treatment information, clinical trials and links.
- North Carolina Animal Cancer Treatment Program (USA) NCACTP was founded in 1984 and is a multi-institutional program for treatment and research into cancer in animals. The Web site includes an overview of the program, treatments, studies and a list of personnel at North Carolina State University.
- Pet Loss Support Page (USA) an on-line book by Moira Anderson Allen with information and resources to help cope with pet loss bereavement.
- PetCancer This site contains over two hundred links to feline and canine cancer links. It is maintained by Bobby Yellin, who's mini schnauzer, Morgy, was diagnosed with bone cancer.
- Petcancer.co.uk - Cancer Treatment Unit (UK) The unit is located in Whistable, Kent and receives referrals for assessment and treatment. The site includes a Practice Directory of various veterinary surgeries in the UK, plus information for pet owners and vets.
- Punkie Louise - a cat who survived cancer !
- Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force VAFSTF is a US collaborative group formed investigate the increased incidence of soft tissue sarcomas occurring at vaccine sites in cats. The web site includes details of the task force and vaccine site recommendations.
- Veterinary Cancer Society (USA) a non-profit educational organization formed in 1974 by veterinary oncologists. The web site includes information about VCS, membership, conferences, information for pet owners, clinical trials etc.
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